AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoISIS Strike Fallout: Nigeria and the U.S. say Abu-Bilal al-Minuki—ISIS’s global second-in-command—was killed in a Lake Chad Basin operation, but Nigeria’s military is now pushing back on claims that American troops were on the ground, saying the U.S. role was intelligence and surveillance while Nigerians did the boots-on-the-ground work. Identity Confusion: Officials also say earlier reports that he died in 2024 were wrong, tied to aliases and mistaken attribution. New Violence in Nigeria: Hours after the announcement, Reuters reports 17 police trainees were killed in Yobe during an attack on a specialized military school. Aftershock Risk: With ISIS/ISWAP activity concentrated in the region, analysts warn retaliation is possible. Other News: Saturday Night Live ended its 51st season with Will Ferrell as Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost and a Chad Smith monologue prank, plus Paul McCartney music.
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